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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.23, 610.35 and 267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.23, 610.35 and 267.60 is: 369.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.23 : 610.35 = 267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.23/610.35 = 267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.23x = 610.35 × 267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.23x = 163,329.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,329.66/442.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.33

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